The Honda VT 750C2 Shadow was a motorcycle produced from 1998 to 2000. It was powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke V-twin engine with 745 cc capacity and 3 valves per cylinder. It had a maximum power output of 43 horsepower at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 60.5 Nm at 3000 rpm. The bike had a 5-speed transmission and a final drive by an O-ring-sealed chain. Its front suspension was telescopic fork with 41mm, and the rear suspension had dual shocks with 5-way spring-preload adjustability. The front brake was a single 296 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, while the rear brake was a 180 mm drum. It had a seat height of 700 mm, a dry weight of 229 kg, and a fuel capacity of 14 litres. Its front and rear tires were 110/80-R19 and 170/80-R15, respectively. Overall, the Honda VT 750C2 Shadow was a reliable cruiser motorcycle with decent performance and handling.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VT 750C2 Shadow
| Year | 1998 – 00 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 52 degreesV-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 x 76 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Induction | Two 36mm diaphragm-type CV |
| Ignition | Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 43 hp / 32.1 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 60.5 Nm / 44 ft.-lb @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | O-ring-sealed chain |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic fork. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 129.5 mm / 5.0 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 180 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 110/80 -R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80 -R15 |
| Wheelbase | 1615 mm / 63.6 in |
| Seat Height | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 229 kg / 504.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
